US universities' net returns from patenting and licensing: a quantile regression analysis

• Published in: Economics of innovation and new technology Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 123 - 137
• Main Authors: Bulut, H., Moschini, G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 01.01.2009; Taylor and Francis Journals; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Series: Economics of Innovation and New Technology
• Subjects: bayh-dole act; Capital returns; Colleges & universities; Federal legislation; Licenses; New technology; quantile regression; Regression analysis; Research and development; returns to innovation; skewed distributions; Studies; Technology transfer; U.S.A; Universities; university patents; United States > US

Consistent with the rights and incentives provided by the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980, US universities have increased their involvement in patenting and licensing activities through their own technology transfer offices. Only a few US universities are obtaining large returns, however, whereas others are c...